The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 21,400

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTD is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.38 %

General
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft